The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted “rainy and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country.”
The weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, outlines specific conditions for each day and region.
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Monday’s Forecast
- Northern Region: Isolated thunderstorms and light rains are expected over parts of Adamawa and Taraba in the morning. Later in the day, similar conditions will affect parts of Kaduna, Gombe, Kebbi, Zamfara, Adamawa, Bauchi, Southern Borno, and Taraba states.
- Central Region: The region will see a “cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals.” There are also prospects of thunderstorms and light rain in the morning over parts of Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, and Niger states. Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the region in the afternoon and evening.
- Southern Region: A “cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals” is anticipated. There are prospects of “isolated thunderstorms with light rains” over parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Lagos, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom states in the morning. Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the region later in the day.
Tuesday’s Forecast
- Northern Region: A “cloudy atmosphere” with “intervals of sunshine” is predicted, with the prospects of “isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Taraba and Adamawa during the morning period.” Later, NiMet stated, “isolated thunderstorms with light rain are expected over parts of Kaduna. Kano, Gombe, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, Adamawa, Zamfara and Taraba.’’
- Central Region: NiMet anticipates a “cloudy atmosphere and intervals of sunshine” with “chances of isolated thunderstorms with light rain over parts of Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, Benue and Niger states during morning hours.” Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected over most of the region in the afternoon.
- Southern Region: A “cloudy atmosphere” is anticipated, with the prospects of “thunderstorms, and moderate rains over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Lagos, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Bayelsa, Enugu, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states during morning hours.” Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most of the region later in the day, with a risk of “flash floods over parts of Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers states.”
Wednesday’s Forecast
- Northern Region: A “cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine” is expected, with the prospects of thunderstorms and “light rains over parts of Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, Adamawa, and Taraba states during the morning.” Later, NiMet predicted that “isolated thunderstorms with light rains are expected over most parts of the region.”
- Central Region: NiMet said, “For the central region, a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected over this region with prospects of thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Plateau and Nasarawa states during the morning hours. Later in the afternoon and evening hours, there are prospects of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over most parts of the region.’’
- Southern Region: Cloudy skies are anticipated, with the prospects of “light rains over parts of Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states during the morning hours.” Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of this region later in the day.
NiMet urged states with the possibility of “flash floods to activate emergency response plans immediately” and advised the public to “drive under rain with caution.”
The agency added, “To avoid leaching nutrients, farmers should refrain from applying fertilizer and pesticides right before the rains, ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision. Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”
NiMet advised residents to stay informed through its weather updates by visiting its website (www.nimet.gov.ng).
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